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Barbara Blanchard Obituary

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, Barbara Jane Blanchard passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. She was a native of Charenton and a resident of Roseland. She had a love for dancing, cooking, and listening to country and rock and roll music. She enjoyed being with her family, gardening and planting flowers. She took great pride in her attire. She always looked her best from head to toe! She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Andrew Blanchard, Jr.; one daughter, Rachel Blanchard Goldberg (Levi); one son, Preston Paul Blanchard; three sisters Claudia Gauthreaux Rivere, Jacqueline Gauthreaux Rivere, and Christine Gauthreaux Domingue; three brothers, Brent Gauthreaux, Carl Gauthreaux and Ferren Gauthreaux; four grandchildren, Tara Blanchard Jatho, Andrew Goldberg, Alexis Blanchard, and Alexander Goldberg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Ervin Gauthreaux. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Richard Murphy Hospice House and to New Century Hospice for their care and support. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part and again on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 8 am to 11 am. Pastor Joseph Chedotal will be officiating. If you would like to offer the family condolences, please sign the online guestbook at www.oursofhpierrepart.com.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13, 2017.
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Andrew our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a beautiful person.

Rita and Neggie Gros

November 7, 2017

PRESTON MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

RONNIE MELANCON

October 13, 2017

Andrew and family, my prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Evelyn Richard

October 12, 2017

What a delight Ms. Barbara was to all she met! She will be missed terribly. Our thoughts and condolences are with you Andrew, and all the family--The Belgian Blanchards: John Paul, Therese, Annelise and Brigitte.

JP Blanchard

October 11, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to you Drew, and the family. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. I loved her so much. She will forever be in my heart. Hugs and much love to all of you.

Tina & Norman Cavalier

October 11, 2017

You have my condolences, May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, as you celebrate the life she lived, and a promise from God. John 6:40.

October 11, 2017

Andrew my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Remember all the good times at the Blanchard gatherings cherish that time.

Neal Richard

October 11, 2017

Our deepest sympathy and prayerful thoughts goes out to all the family for the loss of this most beautiful lady. (Bob & Ivy Landry) Belle Rose La.

October 11, 2017

Oh my dear sister how i miss you so very much! The text & the messengers we had every morning,will always be in my heart.... going to miss calling you telling you hey Dr Phil going to be GOOD today!......GOOD movie on lifetime......i so enjoyed my little time i had with you taking care of you! We laughed,we cried,and serious talks! The hardest was talking to you and telling you can rest now ,you so tired,mom &dad are waiting for you... and your response was a smile! If we could have only granted your last wishes to go fishing & just smoke cigerettes!,but you are no longer suffering,that was so hard to see you go through!.... until we meet again my beautiful!! LOVE you with all heart & the moon & stars!

Christine Gauthreaux Domingue

October 11, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7).

Maria Andrade

October 11, 2017

TO THE FAMILY;

I'm sorry for your loss. May your hearts
find comfort in fond memories and GOD'S
beautiful promise for the future. JOHN
6:40.

Char

October 11, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

October 10, 2017

You always were about family & worried so much about others. You loved dancing to the oldies & swamp pop music! If you could have: you would have loved to fish one last time--your most favorite thing to do. You were like a mother to Levi your only son-in law & so protective of him. Through the ups & downs of life and even toward the end you taught me so much. I will never forget our last moments & coffee (which you also loved) and talks at 2 a.m., when we had our alone time. We never made it to Lake Charles this time, but I will never forget our mother/daughter trips. You looked forward to those with your sisters also. Your grandsons: Drew & Alex, me and Levi already miss you. If only we had more time.
Love you: Rachel & Levi Goldberg (your son-in law & father of your two grand boys)

Rachel Goldberg

October 10, 2017

Thoughts and prayers with you all at this difficult time.

Susann Boudreaux

October 10, 2017

May the beautiful memories of Mrs. Barbara always live in your hearts. With heartfelt condolences, Ruth Goldberg & Eli Rodriguez

Ruth Goldberg

October 10, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

October 9, 2017

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